Category: Workouts

We had another snow day here in DC on Monday so that meant even though my husband worked from home that day I ended up doing another treadmill run – bummer! To keep from getting bored with all this treadmill running I’ve been doing some interval runs and some hill runs. A lot of people will […] more

There are a few exercises that I kind of hate every time I do them but none more than the pull-up. Pull-ups are a fantastic upper-body exercise which is why I do them, but I am cursing them in my head the whole time because they are HARD. Since I lost a lot of upper […] more

As previously promised, today’s post focuses on short core routines you can easily tack onto the end of a cardio session or strength session. Just doing some crunches after your workout is not a sufficient core routine (as previously stated I’m not a fan of crunches). A good core routine will target not just your abs […] more

10,000 is the recommended number of steps you should take each day for general health and a decreased risk of several chronic diseases, including heart disease and type II diabetes. It’s very easy to keep track of your step count these days considering the recent explosion of pedometers and accelerometers onto the fitness market. I […] more

My walk-run transition program back into running had me reminiscing the other day about how I followed a similar progression when I first starting running nearly 10 years ago at the end of college. Up until then my workouts consisted of walking, stationary cycling, and the elliptical plus strength training but no running. Some friends […] more

First of all…Happy New Year! While the end of 2013 was a bit rocky for me, thing are looking up for 2014 🙂 Somewhat to my surprise, I was cleared to begin exercising again at my 6-week postpartum checkup. I felt both excitement and dread at the news – excitement that I’m healing so […] more

This week’s workout is one I actually did at 39 weeks pregnant. I’m posting it as an example of what you can still do as you near the end of your pregnancy (provided you have no complications that prevent you from lifting weights and you have been lifting consistently during your pregnancy). This workout is […] more

I love incorporating different fitness equipment into my strength workouts beyond using just standard weights. I know a lot of people are intimidated by strange-looking equipment like the blue half-dome (a.k.a the BOSU balance trainer) or the TRX, but don’t be – they can infuse your workout with variety and help you bust through a […] more

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Hi, I'm Andrea. I'm a wife, dog-mom, and new mother with a background in public health and personal training. I live in Washington, D.C., and I love everything running and fitness related. My blog is a collection of health news, training advice, and my own training experiences. Welcome to my blog!